Health Care Aide Personal Care Home

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. Reporting to the Health & Wellness Manager or Director of Care, the Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and company standards, policies and procedures.
To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
To facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable;
To observe and report on resident care/service utilizing appropriate company forms or tools;
To assist the resident with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
To observe and report on changes in resident's condition to supervisor;
To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
To demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize abilities;
To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/family;
To maintain resident information confidentiality;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents' equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
To observe & report to the supervisor any concerns regarding residents' safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on resident's behalf to ensure their safety is maintained;
To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended